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“This is potentially the biggest change to 2000 Trees in its 12-year history,” Andy Rea, co-founder of the independent rock festival, says as Stand Out manages to grab some time with him on day two of the event. We are nestled away from the hustle and bustle, as Stand Out quizzes Rea all about the festival's decision to go cashless, and why now was the right time to take the plunge.

May 25th 2018 is the day that the most significant legislation of the digital age takes effect, giving individuals enforceable rights over the collection, processing and distribution of their personal data.
Data is the lifeblood of the live events industry and everyone involved in the sector will need to actively adapt their working lives around GDPR’s new parameters or risk heavy reprimand.